Spring Colour
02.04.2022 - 06.04.2022
Devon
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Catherine Stott
painting,
garden,
plein air,
nature
500 GBP
A Painting Course in beautiful Devon in Spring when spring bulbs,magnolias and Camellias are flowering and gardens and countryside are alive with fresh colourful new spring foliage. Studio sessions cover useful drawing and painting skills and we will try these out during the week at a nearby garden, using it as inspiration for sketching and painting. We will cover sketching, tonal values and composition, negative painting and colour mixing. Students bring their own choice of painting medium and receive individual advice on use of materials and painting skills; you may wish to use the opportunity to try out a new medium with a tutor to guide you.
Please note- This course can also be booked together with our ‘Blossom Time’ short break as a combined 8 day course for all levels. Please see Spring Special course description for details
Materials
Please bring sketching materials including charcoal, sketchbook, and your favourite painting medium. Also recommended- protective clothing for painting, suitable footwear and clothes for outside, including waterproofs. Digital camera. Folding stool if needed.
More detailed information about materials and equipment is sent out shortly before the course. You may already have all you need to get the most out of your holiday - we encourage you to contact the artist for more advice, so that you don’t leave behind things that you will find useful, and to avoid expensive purchases which may prove unneccesary.
Other costs Student's lunch/refreshments on visit days. We are surrounded by beautiful gardens many owned by the National Trust or with reduced price entry for RHS members, so bring your membership card if you have one.
Accommodation and travel.
Courses are based at the Artist's house and Studio in Bampton, near Tiverton, Devon. The holiday is fully residential in our AA 4 star accommodation, and holiday cottage. The residential price includes single occupancy accommodation for 4 nights, breakfast, 3 evening meals and lunches except on days out. Bampton is 12 miles from M5 junction 27 and from main line train services at Tiverton Parkway, with direct trains to many locations (e.g. London Paddington- 2hours, Birmingham New Street 2.25 hours). We can arrange to collect students travelling by train or coach from Tiverton Parkway Rail Station or Tiverton Coach Station.
